County museum celebrates The Day of the Dead

A dozen altars were on display on Saturday at the Museum of Ventura County to celebrate El Dia de los Muertos, or The Day of the Dead.

Dianna Gonzalez of Ojai dances with the Danza Azteca Mexica de tradicion Mayahuel group at El Dia de los Muertos or The Day of the Dead celebration at the Museum of Ventura County in Ventura on Saturday.

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Lori Myers of Ventura gas her face painted at El Dia de los Muertos or The Day of the Dead celebration at the Museum of Ventura County in Ventura on Saturday.

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Members of the Danza Azteca Mexica de tradicion Mayahuel group perform at El Dia de los Muertos or The Day of the Dead celebration at the Museum of Ventura County in Ventura on Saturday.

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Lillian Li of Ventura decorates a calavera de azucar or sugar skull at El Dia de los Muertos or The Day of the Dead celebration at the Museum of Ventura County in Ventura on Saturday.

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Margie Borjon-Miller of Oxnard watches the festivities at El Dia de los Muertos or The Day of the Dead celebration at the Museum of Ventura County in Ventura on Saturday.